Local Church Calendar

First United Methodist Church of Howe

Tuesday 9:30 am - Women's Bible Study

6:30 pm Boy Scouts

Wednesday

9:00 am - Wednesday Workers

6:30 pm - JrHigh and Sr High Youth

Saturday 9:00 am - Feed My Sheep (1st and 3rd Sat each month)

Sunday

8:40 am - Fellowship and Donuts

9:00 am - Sunday School

10:00 am - Worship service

3:00 pm - Cub Scouts

First Baptist Church Howe

Tuesday

7:00 pm - Bible Study

Wednesday

6:30 pm - Adult Bible Study

Kids Activities - Check Church FB Page

Throughout Summer Youth Activities - Check Church FB Page Throughout Summer

Sunday

8:30am - Prayer Time

9:15am - Bible Fellowship

10:30am - Worship Service

First Baptist Church Dorchester

Wednesday

6:00 pm - Meal (Donations for adults and kids eat free)

6:30 pm - Praise service

7:00 pm - Youth Bible Study

7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study

7:00 pm - RA's/GA's/children's group

Sunday 9:00 am - Men's Prayer Time

9:45 am - Sunday School

10:45 am - A M Worship Service

5:00 pm - Adult Chior Practice

6:00 pm - Evening Worship

Howe Church of Christ

Wednesday 7:00 pm - Bible Classes (all ages)

Sunday 9:00 am - Bible Classes (all ages)

10:00 am - Worship Service

5:00 pm - Worship Service

New Beginning Fellowship

Wednesday 7:00 pm - Radiate Youth

7:00 pm - Sanctuary of for prayer

Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School (kids, youth, women, men)

10:30 am - Worship Service

10:30 am - Kids Church

A Christian Fellowship, Luella

Wednesday

6:30 pm – Potluck Meal

7:00 pm – Worship Service

7:00 pm – Jr & Sr High Youth

Sunday

9:30 am – Sunday School (all ages)

10:30 am – Worship Service

10:30 am – KidZone Children’s Service (5yr – 12 yr)

Community Bible Fellowship

Wednesday

6:30 pm - Food and Fellowship

7:00 pm - Community Kids (ages 3

- 6th grade, nursery available)

7:00 pm - Youth and Adult Bible Study

Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service

Times are subject to change. Please check with each church for any possible changes

Learn about your antiques and collectibles with Dr. Georgia Caraway

The Congress of the United States formally adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th

Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence

In 1870, the U S Congress made July 4th (also known as Independence Day and the Fourth of July) a federal holiday, but it was not until 1941 that the provision was expanded to grant a paid holiday to all federal employees

The most recognized symbol of July 4 is the American flag

However, another highly cherished icon is that of Uncle Sam The origin of the term Uncle Sam is usually associated with a meat packer from Troy, New York, Samuel Wilson, known affectionately as “Uncle Sam” Wilson The barrels of pork and beef that he supplied as rations for the soldiers in the army during the War of 1812 were stamped “U S ” to indicate U S government property Sam Wilson’s nickname was picked up by local newspapers that led to the widespread use of the nickname Uncle Sam for the United States A resolution passed by Congress in 1961 recognized Wilson as the namesake of the national symbol Uncle Sam was depicted in cartoons and advertising as a lean, whiskered gentlemen wearing top hats and striped pants. Probably the first U S political cartoonist to delineate the figure of Uncle Sam, as we know him, was Thomas Nast, beginning in the late 1860s and 1870s. By 1900, through the efforts of Nast, Joseph Keppler, and others, Uncle Sam was firmly entrenched as the symbol for the U S One of the most familiar treatments in the 20th century was shown in James Montgomery Flagg’s World War One recruiting poster, also used in World War Two, for which the caption read, “I Want You ”

Throughout the years, Uncle Sam has appeared in advertising and on products from cereal to coffee to car insurance His likeness also continued to appear on recruiting posters and in political cartoons in newspapers J F Cutter designed this advertising tin sign between 1895 and 1900 showing Uncle Sam flanked by spirit bottles Uncle Sam apparently was not against to taking a nip or two in celebration of our nation’s independence HAPPY JULY 4TH EVERYONE

Dr Georgia Caraway, former director of the Denton County Museums for 14 years, and her friends operate the Howe Mercantile at 107-109 East Haning Store hours are Thursday through Saturday 12 noon until 8 p m She has written five Denton history books and one book on taking care of your antiques and collectibles All of her books, including her latest, North Texas State Fair and Rodeo, are available at Howe Mercantile. She hopes her next book will be the history of Howe

SHOP LOCAL We can show you Howe!

Tubing rivers

A refreshing and relaxing summer day

By Kayla Meyertons, Texas Parks & Wildlife

When you examine a map of the 11,000-plus rivers and streams that crisscross our state, Texas looks like a giant water park We have 40,000 miles of waterways offering relief from the sizzling Jule sun For an easy way to cool off, grab some friends and an inner tube, and you're all set for a refreshing and relaxing summer day

Although it’s the shortest river in Texas, the Comal River is long on fun Beginning at Comal Springs in

Landa Park, the river flows 2 5 miles through New Braunfels until it joins the Guadalupe River The spring-fed Comal provides clear water at a refreshing 70–72 degrees, perfect for tubing The City Tube Chute offers some excitement on an otherwise relaxing float

Frio River, Concan

Cold and secluded, the Frio River is ideal for escaping the summertime crowds A Hill Country beauty, the Frio passes high limestone bluffs, shady cypress sentinels and lots of scenic

Card Skimmers

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office recently participated in a fact-finding forum to explore ways Texas can protect gas stations, banks and consumers against credit card skimming

Criminals use skimmers at gas station pumps to steal personal data from customers’ credit cards, resulting in more than $2 billion a year in fraudulent charges nationwide. A single compromised gas pump can capture data from 30 to 100 cards per day

Today’s forum in Austin focused on the scope of the problem in Texas, how law enforcement, gas stations and banks can fight back against skimmers, and laws to punish criminals who take advantage of unsuspecting victims The program featured presentations by officials from the Texas comptroller’s office, Texas Department of Agriculture, attorney general’s office, and local and county law enforcement

Sergeant Adam Colby and Detective Jeff Roberts of the Tyler PD and North Texas Financial Crimes Task Force described how

Texas countryside Access can be found near Leakey, Concan and Garner State Park

Guadalupe River, New Braunfels

The most popular river to tube in Texas, the Guadalupe can get crowded and rowdy on summer weekends Ever-changing, the Guadalupe’s flow fluctuates with the release rate of water from Canyon Dam, from calm to raging

The Guadalupe’s fast water is shaded by stately pecan and bald credit card skimmers first appeared at gas stations in Houston before showing up in East Texas and then spreading across the state

Last year, Tyler PD and the task force recovered 96 skimmers in Smith County and another 41 in Tyler They arrested 30 individuals from Houston, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Florida Most of them were charged with felony one engaging in organized criminal activity

Smith County Assistant District Attorney Jacob Putnam noted that his office pledged a zerotolerance policy on card skimmers Its successful prosecution of cases – most notably, convictions involving prison sentences of 15 and 30 years – sends a powerful message In fact, no skimmers have turned up in Tyler this year

The forum involved representatives from the Texas Department of Public Safety, banking industry, state legislative offices, retail gas station owners, U S Secret Service, and the Texas Food and Fuel Association cypress trees There are plenty of outfitters to choose from between New Braunfels and Canyon Dam

Medina River, Bandera

The calm, more secluded Medina River offers a picturesque tubing experience for all ages Small rapids occur along the winding, crystal-clear river, but the experience is mostly one of beauty and relaxation, with only one caution: Look out for low branches

Fireworks

annual Independence Day Celebration, the 8th Annual LIGHTS ON THE LAKE at Pecan Grove West Park It' also includes a free concert by 38 Special The fireworks show begins at sundown sponsored by Landmark Bank There will be food vendors and a family-friendly Kids Alley

2018 LTA Fireworks at Roosevelt Bridge - Roosevelt Bridge, Hwy 70, Kingston, Oklahoma By land or by water, you can celebrate Independence Day at Roosevelt Bridge on Tuesday, July 3rd, with their giant annual firework show provided by Brady Baskins’ Stockpile o’ Fireworks

July 4 events:

Lake Bonham Fireworks, Lake Bonham Park, 3351 St Rec Rd 3, Bonham, Texas. The Bonham Kiwanis, with the City of Bonham and Bonham Chrysler, bring you the 2018 Fireworks at Lake Bonham, July 4th at dusk Rain date: July 7th

Gunter Fireworks in the Park, Gunter City Park, 200 W Elm St , Gunter, Texas Listen to live music from the Rough Riders while enjoying great food, arts and crafts, games, free kids activities and more Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets, and grab that perfect spot for Gunter’s famous fireworks show by Davis & Miller Fireworks Co

Denison Fireworks Show, Munson Stadium, 331 West Morgan Street, Denison, Texas

The Cheri King Band will perform at 7 pm, kids activities, entertainment, and fireworks at dusk

Lake Texoma Fireworks Dinner

Cruise, Lighthouse Resort & Marina, 300 Lighthouse Dr, Pottsboro, Texas $34 - $49 Get up-close and personal and enjoy the spectacular displays of color by water aboard Fastrac’s Fireworks Dinner Cruises on beautiful Lake Texoma Join in the celebration

Continued from page 1 with friends and family on this epic fireworks cruise Celebrate the holiday weekend with your choice of a Hamburger or Hotdogs We will have an assortment of toppings along with Potato Salad, Baked Beans and Homemade Cookies! We also have a great selection of kid’s meals Iced Tea, Water, and Sodas are provided as well All of our cruises are BYOB for adult beverage (other outside food or drink is not permitted) Special dinner requests must be made at the time of booking Please make your meal choices by 3 pm the day of each cruise All Firework Cruises depart from Lighthouse Marina Charter Dock at 300 Lighthouse Drive, Pottsboro, TX 75076 Please arrive 15 minutes early to start the pre-boarding process

Fireworks Show Choctaw

Casino Resort, Choctaw Casino, 4217 S Hwy 69/75, Durant, Oklahoma Starting at dusk on July Fourth is what they call Texoma’s #1 fireworks show presented by Brady’s Fireworks at Choctaw Casino Resort

July 6 events:

Fireworks at Marina del Rey, Marina del Rey, 7007 Marina Drive, Kingston, OK

July 7 events:

Highport Marina July 4th Fireworks 2018, Highport Marina, 120 Texoma Harbor Dr, Pottsboro, Texas The annual fireworks show at Highport Marina is something you don’t want to miss On the Saturday evening of July Fourth weekend, Highport sponsors the largest show on the lake which can be viewed from land or water The half hour show attracts hundreds of boats just outside our harbor as well as many who watch from the marina or from the nearby Wood, Treasure and North Islands Join in the fun with light-up novelties and tune in to the simulcast on a local radio station for a patriotic event the whole family will love.